About Haridwar
Tilda Newra to Haridwar distnce : 1390 km
Estimated travel time : 23.9 hours
Haridwar is very popular religious town. Haridwar is also known as Dwara of Hari (Gateway to God). Thousands of pilgrims daily came here to take bath in holy river Ganga. The main attraction is Har ki Pauri. Haridwar is home to Panch Tirth (five pilgrimage destinations) and three Siddha Peetha (a place where desires get fulfilled).
Haridwar is a city of religion, holiness, spirituality, yoga and ayurved. It is famous for its temples and ghats. As Ronald Barrett said ".. the Ganga is more than a river, she is the Holy Mother. She is Ganga Ma." Its common saying that "no child is too dirty to be embraced by its mother". Mother Ganga embraces everyone and everything that is put into her. Everyday thousands of pilgrims take bath in holy river in Haridwar to relieve themselves of their sins and achieve salvation. Haridwar celebrates a number of festivals including the very famous Kumbh Mela which occurs only once in 12 years according the Hindu mythology it is one of the place where drop of Amrita, the elixir of immortality, accidentally spilled over from the pitcher or Kumbha, in which it was being carried away by Garuda, the celestial bird and the vehicle of Lord Vishnu that is reason for the Kumbh Mela that held only four pious sites of India. Haridwar is also, the gateway to the four major pilgrimages- the Char Dham - Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
Taxi from Tilda Newra to Haridwar is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Tilda Newra to Haridwar by car is well connected by road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Tilda Newra to Haridwar distance is 1390 Km and is 23.9 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
1. Rishikesh - Located just 20 kilometers from Haridwar, Rishikesh is a famous spiritual town known for its ashrams, yoga centers, and the famous Laxman Jhula and Ram Jhula suspension bridges.
2. Dehradun - The capital city of Uttarakhand, Dehradun is a beautiful hill station known for its pleasant climate, colonial architecture, and attractions like Robber's Cave, Tapkeshwar Temple, and Forest Research Institute.
3. Mussoorie - Located around 35 kilometers from Dehradun, Mussoorie is a popular hill station known for its scenic beauty, viewpoints, and attractions like Kempty Falls, Gun Hill, and Mall Road.
4. Chakrata - Around 78 kilometers from Mussoorie, Chakrata is a lesser-known hill station famous for its serene ambiance, lush greenery, and attractions like Deoban, Tiger Falls, and Budher Caves.
5. Yamunanagar - Located around 170 kilometers from Chakrata, Yamunanagar is a historic city known for its religious sites like Kapal Mochan, Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary, and Adi Badri.
6. Karnal - About 100 kilometers from Yamunanagar, Karnal is an ancient city famous for its agricultural research institutes, Karnal Lake, and its association with the epic Mahabharata.
7. Kurukshetra - Located around 40 kilometers from Karnal, Kurukshetra holds religious and historical significance as it is believed to be the battlefield of the epic Mahabharata. The city is home to various temples, lakes, and museums.
8. Raipur - Situated around 300 kilometers from Kurukshetra, Raipur is the capital city of Chhattisgarh. It is known for its museums, parks, and cultural heritage.